Customs Identifies Challenges to Export Processing at Lilypond Terminal

The ETO call-up system, truck drivers’ nonchalance and priority given to imports especially fast track containers have been identified as the reasons for delay in export cargo movement at the Lilypond Export Command. Speaking at a Roundtable Discussion with members of Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), on Thursday, the Customs Area Controller of the […]

NSC Boss, Akutah Discusses Nigeria’s Maritime Industry Challenges With Okonjo- Iweala in Geneva

The Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah, has discussed the challenges facing the Nigeria’ s maritime industry with possible solutions with the Director -General of World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussion took place on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 when Akutah and his […]

Export Processing in Nigeria Now Faster, Says Customs

Nigeria has recorded significant improvement in the processing of exports at the dedicated Lilypond Export Port, as processing time has reduced considerably. Disclosing this at Roundtable Discussion with members of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) at the International Press Centre, Apapa, Lagos, Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Ajibola Odusanya, noted that […]

FG Restates Commitment to Disburse CVFF

The Federal Government is committed to the disbursement of the Cargo Vessel Financing Funds (CVFF), the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has affirmed. Reaffirming the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) during the discussions with the […]

Akwudoleze Emeka Chukwumalu Receives Certificate of Return, Inaugurated as Apapa ANLCA Chairman

Chief (Hon.) Emeka Chukwumalu (Akwudoleze) has been issued certificate of return and inaugurated as the Chairman, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Apapa chapter. Akwudoleze was issued the certificate of return along with other newly elected Chairmen in the Western Zone of the association yesterday, Thursday. The inauguration of Chukwumalu followed resolution of the […]

Customs CG Launches B’Odogwu Trade Portal at Apapa, Tin Can to Address Inefficiencies of NICIS

In his efforts to address inefficiencies and frustrations associated with the previous Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS), the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has launched the deployment of the indigenous “B’Odogwu” trade portal at Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, Lagos on Monday. Recall that the pilot phase […]